As the U.S. economy continues to reach pre-recession levels, the general workforce is becoming more diverse and unique. Many of these changes are driven by companies who are hiring fewer people into full-time, permanent positions and instead are leaning more heavily on contract workers. Of course, this arrangement works out well for both parties.Contractors enjoy the freedom of…

Temporary workers will continue to be relied on in 2015 as companies look to add to their payrolls without making a significant increase to their overhead. Working with supplemental staffing agencies is a great way for companies to utilize skilled labor without making a commitment to hire them in a full-time capacity.Certainly there will be times when…

With the economy taking slow and steady recovery steps in the wake of the Great Recession, many companies looking to add to their payrolls will often turn to the help of temporary workers. They 'try it before you buy it' strategy benefits the job seeker, the employer of record sending these individuals on assignments and…

As the U.S. economy continues to slowly rebound from the effects of the Great Recession, many organizations will be looking to add to their payrolls in 2015. In addition to making permanent hires, many organizations will turn to the help of temporary workers to accomplish many day-to-day tasks.However, there are a number of businesses who…

Many times, contract workers, while being gainfully employed, don't receive the same benefits as the full-time personnel they often work alongside. Although they are paid a competitive hourly rate, contractors aren't usually afforded any health benefits or the option to call in sick. When the latter happens, many times clients will contact their staffing agency…

Temporary workers have long been the ally of companies that need competent and skilled employees, but don't want to make a long-term commitment to them by hiring them on in permanent, full-time positions. Supplemental staffing agencies, also known as an employer of record, understand the value of the partnership between themselves and their clients.According to…

When permanent, full-time hires aren't an option, many organizations turn to an employer of record to help deliver the manpower services they need. Contract workers are a valuable asset to companies that want competent and skilled employees, but only on a temporary basis.A recent press release from the Michigan Department of Transportation revealed the organization…

The popularity of HR outsourcing services is growing rapidly. These companies offer small- and mid-sized business the peace of mind knowing that back-office functions are being handled professionally so that continued focus can be put toward growing the business and generating more bottom line revenue.In a recent article from WhaTech, citing data contained in the…

Many small- and mid-sized companies have a need for HR services but aren't in a position to be able to hire a full-time, dedicated person or team to do the job. This is the reality for many organizations, but one viable solution is to hire an HR outsourcing firm to handle traditional back-office support tasks.These organizations…

There are a number of reasons a business would hire a company of record to help manage back-office support functions. One of these is to free up owners to deal with action items that contribute to company growth. Getting help in managing the stress associated with ensuring that workers are paid correctly and on time, in addition…